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The Penn's Grove record., 1887-11-12
LIFE OF A SURGEON.
A Terrible Operati0n--A Worried ant
Exhausted DOctOr--A Crisis.

1 have always maintained that it is
impossible for any man to be q great
surgeon IL he is destitute, even In q
considerable degree, Of the finer feelings
Of our nature. Ihave often lain awake
for hours the night before an import
ant operation, and suffered great mem
tai distress for days after it was over,
until I vas certain that my patient
was out Of danger. I do not think
that 1t is possible for Q criminal to feel
much worse the night before his exc
ecuti0n than asurgeon. when he knows
that upon his skill and attention must
depend the fate of q valuable citizen,
husband. father, mother or Guild. Sur.
gerry under such circumstances Is a
terrible taskmaster, feeding like q vul-
ture upon a mans vitals. 1t is sur
prising that any surgeon In large prac-
tice should ever attain TO a respectable
old age, so great are the wear and tear
of mind and body.
The world has seen many q sad pict-
ure, l will draw one of the surgeon.
1t is midday; the sun is bright and
beautiful; all nature is redolent Of Joy;
men and women crowd the street. ar
rayed in their best, and all apparently
is peace and happiness within. In a
large house almost overhanging this
street SO full of life and gayety lies
upon a couch an emacIated figure, once
one Of the sweetest and ioveliest Of her
sex, a contiding and affectionate wife
and the mother Of numerous children,
the subject Of q frightful disease of one
OF her limbs. or, it may be, of her jaw,
If not a still more important part of her
body. I'm an adjoining room is the sur
1Geon, with his assistants, spreading out
MS instruments and getting things In
readiness for the impending operation.
He assigns to each his appropriate
place. One administers chloroform;
another takes charge Of the limb; one
|screws down the Go~urniquet upon the
Principal artery, and another holds
himself In readiness to follow the knife
With his sponge. The flaps are soon
{prmed, the bone severed, the vessels
ed and the huge wound approxima-
ID. The woman Is pale and CHASTITY,
be pulse hardly perceptible, the skin
with clammy Precipitation, th1
The Penn's Grove record., 1887-11-12

were at once taken by
so that henceforth ev
from now until he 9,
will be within arms
The police on the 8tl
In the armory on IL
spiracy. They say
others, who are either
key, or under the clo
are implicated In q pt
ture OF which they 4;
divulge, but which 6
use Of force against Z
the death sentence on
Captain Black will aci
man OF all the delega
speech es are expectet
others. Everything v
the public reception r,
tol, and all reporters {
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
WITTENEERC WlNNOWlNCS
Interesting News Items and Personalities
About the students and College.

Interesting News Items and PersonaIitie
About the students and College.
Who sent that valentine?
Who bought that face powder"
Alas The petition was too late.
Where were the Euterpians' badges?
The Phllos' new chandelier cost sl45.
Surely the Philos eclipsed all former af
fairs of the kind.
The Freshmen will take up analytica
/ botany next term.
Several students attended the High school
| exercises yesterday.
Fully three hundred people attended the
! exercises Tuesday night.
DIR. Ort preached again at st. PauI's
church Wednesday night.
The sOphS and freshys will come together
with a grand rush some day.
1t is reported that the ExcelsiorS will try
to outdo the Philos next term.
Tie boys had no recitations until 10
o'clock on Wednesday morning.
Good music goes great way in making
an entertainment a complete success.
Theboys are all in hope that a good stew
ard will be procured for the college soon.
Mrs. W. c. Cromer. of Franklin, visited
her brother VIII Anderson. on last Tues
day and attended the Philo exercises.
The freShtes say that they enjoyed them
selves hugely at Dr. Ort's, Thursday night.
One of our preps said the other day that
he was going where"the woodbine twineth. .
Where is il 80?
Harry Humphreys did not get home from
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
NELSON COLLEGE NOTES.
Picked Up BY One Of the studsnts.

Ask Caldwell to indorse for you.
c. p. Mitchell is the assignOr in the Alt
schul case.
+. J. Norton. of Greenfield, o., has re-
turned to complete the course.
A. c. Jones. formerly teacher, is keep
ing books for Lewis Il Co., Cincinnati.
The Altschul case was compromised by
the creditors accepting as cents on the 81.
WIN. Shuey accepted the position of
bookkeeper for the Standard Manufacture
ing company. of this city. last week.
Hayward says he will examine into the
finances of the party before indorsing again.
1t cost him 5000.
orcutt and Klein are keeping the books
of the First National bank. and Long and
Miss Click the South City bank this week.
NJ. V. Shaver accepted position this
week with the st. John Manufacturing
company, corner Main and Center streets,
as assistant bOokkeeper.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

0Pleasant and profitable employment
surely awaits wike-awake salesman who
will supply the demand, in this vicinity,
for the New Reversible Map of the United
States and Canada and Pictorial Map OF
the World. 1887, issued by the renowned
map publishers, Rand, McNally & CO.,
lis-l5I Monroe street, Chicago. A Rail-
road and County map of the United States
and Canada. with the greater portion of
the Republic Of Mexico: a fine representa-
ton of Bartholdi's Liberty Enlightening
the World" and the divisions of STANDARD
railway time, are shown on the face of the
may. On the pictorial side are separate
colOred maps of the World. Europe, Asia,
North America, South America and Mexico.
Also select engrayings, diagrams and statis-
tical tables.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

We have entered upon Lent. and social
gayety is supposed Ia have sustained pro
has been quite an ndercurrent of anima-
tion during the week, and not a few pleas
ant companies have been given. But it is
out of the question TO suppose that this will
the last, final. conyulsve. reluctant fare
well to social pleasures for a time. perhaps.
cannot promise anything more than gilt
teriug generalities until Easter
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

Mr.. Paul A. Staley and DIR. Hulick. as
sisted by Miss Lizzie Staley. entertained
the whist club OF which they are
members, IN a very charming manner
on Tuesday evening. Mr.. Staley's
bachelor apartments in the Arcade
presented the cosiest and most inviting ap-
pearance imaginable. There We're -four
tables of players guests in all.
After an animated evening devoted to the
fascinating game. dainty luncheon, ca
tered by Cost was served, and was treated
with due appreciation. The guests Were
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Little-who acted A.
chaperones. Misses Anna Murphy. Anna
Hail. Lulu Jefferies. Louie Baldwin. Anna
Black and Ella Miller. Messrs. George Dial.
Will Keifer, VIII Kelly, Samuel Stevens and
DR.. Hall.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
U.-fuI and HurtfuI Medicines.

There Is certain class of medicines for
constipation absolutely useless. These are
boiuses and potions made in great part of
pOdophylIin, alOes. rhubarb. gambOge. and
other worthless ingredients. The damage
they do to the stomachs of those who use
them is incalculable. They evacuate the
bowels, it is true, but always do SO violent
ly and profusely, and besides, gripe the
bowels. Their effect is to weaken both
them and the stomach. Better far to use
the agreeable and salutarv aperient, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. the laxative effect
of which is never preceded by pain. or ac-
companied by a cOnvulsive. violent action
Of the bowels. On the contrary, it invigo-
rates those organs, the stomach and the en-
tire system. As means of curing and
preventing malarial feverS, no medicine
can compare with it and it remedies nerv-
Gus debility, rheumatism, kidney and blad-
der inactivity. ..and other inorganic ailments.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

If you have sallow face,
And can many wrinkles trace-Don't cry:
If your cheeks have pimples sore,
And are with freckles covered o'er-Don',
cry.
II you have grown so very plain,
You can no longer lovers gain-Don't sigh;
For you'll regain within week,
Ii you the remedy will seek,
The charms of beauty all cOmplete-Then
try
The wondrous Champlin's Liquid Pearl,
Beauiy's boon to every girl.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

Mr.. John F.. Schumacher. the artistic
piano tuner and repairer. says that he is
busy all the time, but perhaps less so now
than he will be in the spring. So, if your
piano needs thorough overhauling. you
had better leave your order at once with r.
+. Brandon Il Co.. "a Arcade. All work
warranted by responsible people.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

NON,& trile with any Throat or
OSNs = Lung Disease. If you have
a Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened with Group or Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble. 1t is positive cure.
and we guarantee it. Price 10 and SOC
Frank II. COblentz, corner Market and
High streets
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

CATARRH CURED. health and sweet
breath secured. by Shloh's Catarrh Rene
dy. Price 80 cents. Nasal Injection free.
For sale by F. 4. GarwOOd.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

The sales of trotting stock at Lexington
by the National Horse and Cattle Exchange
have reached S1i.2il.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

The Cornell Daily Sun. of recent date.
tells how Mr.. Frank c. johnson. a Spring
field boy, covered himself with glory and
his opponent with claret in the regular win
ter athletic meet of Cornell university.
Ithaca, \. Y. 1t says:
Event No. Light weight sparring,
trial bout, between F. c. johnson. 80. and
l.. f. Chester, 80. was characterized
throughout the last two rounds by
heavy slugging. Johnson assumed the
offensive throughout. and although Chester
succeeded in getting in several good hits.
johnson seemed to have the advantage in
skill and strength, especially the latter.
The bout was won by johnson, leaving him
to spar in the final bout"
Event No. IL. Lightweight boxing;
contestants, the winners of the trial bouts,
was won by johnson, 30. Mr.. Roess. as in
the preceding bout. at first took the often
siye, but was persuaded to drop il upon re-
ceiving some slight reminders from the sci
entifc arms of Mr.. Johnson"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

The Canadian elections resulted in a gov
eminent majority of about twenty mem-
berS.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

In hundeds of cases. Hoods Sarsaparilla,
by purifying and enriching the blood, has
proven potent remedy for rheumatism.
Hence. if you suffer the pains and aches of
this disease, il is fair TO assume that Hood :
Sarsaparilla will cure you. Give it trial.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

Mrs. Frances Henrietta Nichols. wife
of Mr.. c. NJ. Nichols. editor of the RErUB-
Lie, has received from Governor Foraker
her commission as visitor to the State
Girls Industrial Home, at Delaware, for
three years from the first of April, 1887.
Mrs. Nichols will accept and enter upon
her duties in due time. The appointment
is most worthily bestowed
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
Suffered Several Years and Cured.

Mrs Mary X. Sheed i 10 Maryland Ave.
Washington. u. G.. states, that for sew
eral years she had suffered terribly with
facial neuralgia and could find no relief.
in recent attack, the pain was intense.
She resolved TO try st. Jacobs Oil Rub
hing the parts affected three times only,
all pain vanished. and has not returned.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

See Starkey 4 Scowden's $3.50 and SAT-
fine shoes for men, superior to any SO shoe
in the city. In the Arcade.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

Augusta Foster. the wife of VIM. Stat
ford. who has himself tried starring in the
legitimate, is preparing to blossom out mex,
season as q star.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guar
:intee it, For sale by r. A. Garwood.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

Mrs. Luther Warren, shot by Edward
Jordan. on Mt. Adams, has died. and JOr-
dan is held for murder in the first degree.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
SJAco7s OIL
FOR NEURALGIA.
NARvELs OF RELIEF.
Suffered FearfulIy and Cured.

Mr. Jerry F. Thomas, Tesident Of the
Gourd Club. Central Park Hotel, 59th
street and eth avenue, New York, writes:
LAST summer | suffered fearfully with
neuralgia and could not get any rest,
night or day. tried st. Jacobs Oil and
obtained the first nights rest In weeks
and WAS cured ="
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

An oil well two miles west of Criderville.
o., near Lima, drilled in Wednesday, is
flowing fifty barrels an hour
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

CROUCH ON RATs,o
Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits,
sparrows, gophers, moths, ,moles. 15c. druggists.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

Corrects offensive odors at once. Complete
cure of worst chronic cases; also unequalled as
gargle for diphtheria sore throat foul breath 5Oc
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
>>O>> would enjoy your dinner

Xf >>O>> would enjoy your dinner
~ SoN and are prevented by Dys-
pepsia. use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
They are q positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. 25 and so cents.
Frank ii. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
LADIES!

l. Reduce or Increase the 0esh by . hnr.-
Ices treatEaest, q foU ND0 a
MONTH. The DlSEASES n RI E(s-
CLAR1T1ES and CHRONIC WEAK
SEsSEs Of WOMAN = speciality. "wsa-
an knows woman best" I cure All Az IN
DISEASES from Pimpse tn Eene-na.
charges reasonable. MY ''ANAZONIAN
NERVE FOOD" Especially prepared Ess
Ladies) 10 the Quickest, Sore.t asdzB~ss
Remedy for NERVOUS DEBILITY 81
SEXUAL WEAK NESS In the world.
Satisfaction guaranteed Special aeae asiss
given to BeautifytnG and Bleaehiss the
CoMPLHxIoN.
Health is Bemuty's ar.t requisite; thes
Art. a Wait will cost You not hing and nag
save y"ur life. You are weiee.e frs. 10
.. tn 4 p.
WILCOX MEDICAL INSTITUTE.
MRS. DR. CKErCHER, Manager,
III t.st C"IdniDi 81 tl-p SiAirp.)
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

"Rough on Itch' cures skin humors, erup-
tions, ring worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted
feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poison, BARRIERS itch
Soc. Druggists or mail. +. 8. Wells, Jersey City.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

On Thursday evening. Miss Stella Moore
entertained a company of friends in most
acceptable manner at her residence On
Pearl street. The affair was given in honor
of Miss Lulah Ketcham, an attractive
blonde from Walnut Hills, who formerly
resided in this city. About thirty guests
partook of Miss MoOre's really artistic hos
pitality and enjoyed the evening to the ut
most. Rigio. the harpist, furnished the
music. The social features of the evening
were of the highest order. Miss Bertha
Sharpless declaimed "The Roman Father"
the story of Nirginius and Virginia,
dramatically told in verSe-and received a
Ldrgesse of applause. A dainty supper was
served at ten, and met with ilattering ap-
probation. The guests were:
Misses Lulah ketcham. of Walnut Hills.
Clara Runyan, Bertha Sharpless. Belle
Arthur. Alice kuqua. Anna Rightmner,
Laura Slack, Kate Kaufman. Anna Daugh-
erty, Laura Barnett. of Urbana. Dora
Moore: Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Slack, Prof.
and Mrs. G. W. Harmon, Messrs. Frank
Hays. J. c. Reed. j. ii. Carr, Forest A.
Rice, Frank X. Deane, c. o. Wood. NJ.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

A retrospection recalls to mind the many
brilliant and eXtravagant entertainments
that have been crowded into the past ten
weeks. and society's noted historian. Ted
castle. So often reviled. but really indis
pensable. must record the now expiring
season of lSS6-S7 as phenomenal IN many
respects. The caterers, the florists, musi-
clans. and all the rest whose income is
derived from Vanity Fair. rejoice and are
exceeding glad over financial results. actual
and prospective, and if there is any lamen-
tation and sorrow among them in the ensu-
ing time of sackcloth and ashes. it must be
that the harvest days were limited
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
Suffered 10 Years and Cured.

Fottstown. Pa.
have been a sufferer from neuralgia
for ten years: tried all kinds Of remedies
without relief, and had given up all hop.
l tried a bottle OF st. Jacobs Oil. and &
has effected such wonderful relief, rec
Ommend II TO all CHAS. LAW, JR.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

Miss Ballard and Miss Susie Ballard
gave an informal party Friday evening at
| their residence on East High street, at
| which about forty guests were present.
| The evening was very delightfully."- spent.
\ modified phase of the game of bean-bag.
which demands agility, rather than accur-
acy. was the piece de resistance of the
! evening and ten very elegant prizes were
distributed among the winners. The sport
excited lots of merriment. A dainty sup
per served at an appropriate hour was
attacked with a zest fully explained by the
muscular character of the game. The guests
were: Misses Bodman. of Toledo. Fannie
and Alice Foley. Ellen T. Wilson. May
Bowman. Anna Johnson. Mamie Winslow.
Ella Miller. Miss Aquarone. Mrs. Harrison,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dr. 7. T. Potter and friend.
Misses Mary cassidy. Mary Rabbits. Minnie
keyser. Della Grove. Carrie Mcknight.
Anna Black. Messrs. Will Rabbits. Harry
Wiseman. Richard Huntington, Will. Kid
der. Ad. Rodgers, Will. Rodgers, jr.. Ed.
Phelps. ChaS. ID. Spalding. Chas. Jefferies.
DIR. Hall. John l.. Zimmerman. Chase
Stewart. George Dial Frank Coblentz
Frank Bartholomew, Will. Coles, J. Will.
Donnell.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

CROUCH ON CORNS."
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns." Quick re
lief, complete cure. Corns, warts, bunions. 15c.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
IN LONDON

Supported by the original New York com
pany of Comedians and Singers. and pre-
senrIng Car Loads of splendid scenery.
specially executed by the famous American
artist. Henry +. HOyt Home q the Swart
King Heart a. Bleakmnor: The Pete Of
Comus Illuminated sensation snow
Scene. and Jobs Vision. beautiful and
sublime prologue without words: legions
of celestial beings scenes oi GissolNing
beauty: the celebrated Pan Pipe singers:
original Songs. Dances. Costumes and Cal
cium Effects
Prlces-75c. soc. sc; seats now on sale at
Harris igar Store.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

Mr., and Mrs. Amos Whiteley entertained
at progressive euchre Tuesday evening in
Enthusiastically brilliant manner. al
their residence. on West High street. The
house was beautifully decorated. and gay
with lights and flowers. The guests We're
received by Mr.. and Mrs. Whiteley. as
sisted by Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Whiteley.
nee Baughman. The invitations were of
a novel character. and designed for this
particular occasion, each guest receiving
his number card along with the invita-
tion. which saved much time and confusion
at the commencement. Fifteen games
were played and all within two hours
After refreshments, the usual rubbers had
Ia be played off among those whose records
of games were even. Mrs. Will. Hamil-
ton, Of South Market street. won the first
ladies' prize-a beautiful bas-relief picture.
framed in plush. Mrs. Chas. Cathcart
was the winner of the ladies ''booby." a
rich Sevres vase. filled with rich Marechal
Neil roses. The winner of the gentle
mems chief prize was Mr.. John c. Choir
penning, and an elegant acquisition ii was
nothing less than one of Mr.. 5. Jerome
THIS best and happiest paintings. repre-
senting a parentally-interrupted juvenile
ol CdItS-tllt Nlltlt tNtfuttu WIFI
Mr.. UhPs characteristic audacity of style
and effect that makes his work so effective.
Mr. W. T. Stilwell much to his temporary
affiiction, lost the principal prize, but was
consoled with the gentleman's ''boOby.'
which consisted of nobby little miniature
billiard table about six inches wide by
twelve long, fully equipped with ivory balls
and cues. Among the guests were
MeSsrS. and Mesdames q. S. Kelly. w. ii.
Hamilton. c. +. Winters. Louis Phillips,
". A. Scott. Frank Furniss, J. VI. Carey.
c. W. 'Cathcart. W. Y. Whiteley. o. o.
Rouse. J. +. Webster, W. T. Stilwell.
Johnston Morton, John Holden. b.
II. Whiteley, Baldwin McGrew.
Asa Hatch; Messrs. c. W. Dun.
lap, Eugene Morton. Frank Rightmyer.
John Chorpenning. James johnson. An
drew Whiteley and Dr. 4. Dunlap: Mrs.
Carrie Myers. Mrs. SIicer. of St Louis;
Mrs. Rightmyer. Mrs. Frank Kelley. Mrs.
|. Ward Frey. and Mrs. F. NJ. Book
walter: Misses Mary Cathcart and Anna
Rightmyer.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
PLUNGED IN LENT.

PLUNGED IN LENT.
How the First Week of the Holy Season
Was Observed by Society
People,
Several Very Handsome Companies-A
| Budget of Inter esting Notes-Pro-
Sre~sive Eucher and Revised
Bean Bag-PersonaItie..
| cannot touch his cheek,
Nor ruffie with a loving breath his hair:
l look into his eyes, and hear him speak
He never knows that am there!
Oh, If my darling would only know
That day and night. through all his weary
I. whom he loved Ia the years long ago.
Am with him still-his wife.
watch him at his task.
When the broad sunbeams first light up his
room;
| watch him till the evening lays her mask
Upon the face Of Day; and in the gloom
He lays his pencil down and silent sits.
And 'eauS his chin upon his hand and sighs;
How well | know what memory round him
| read il in his eyes.
And when his pencils skill
Has sometimes wrought a touch of happy
art.
| see his face with sudden gladneSS fill;
| see him turn with eager lips apart,
To bid me come and welcome his success:
And then he droops, and throws his brush
aside:
Oh. if my darling then could only guess
That she is near who died!
Sometimes fancy. too.
That he does dimIy know it-that he feels
Some influence Of love pass thrilling through
Deaths prison bars, the spirits bonds and
seals:
Some dear companionship around him still;
Some whispered blessing. family breathed
carrss.
The presence of love no death can kill
Frightening his loneliness.
All. but IL cannot he!
The dead are with the lying-I am here;
But he, my living love. he cannot see
His dead wife, though she cling TO him So
near.
seek his eyes: | press against his cheek;
| hear him breathe my name IN wailng
tone
lie calls me. calls his wife. cannot speak
He thinks he is alone.
This is the bitterness Of death:
To know he loves me. pines and yearns for |
To see him, still be near him feel his breath
Fan my sad cheek. and yet am not free |
To bid him feel. by any faintest touch.
That she who never lett his side in life
She VIII" SO loved him. whom he loved so
Is with him still-his wife
-Tvs'ia MrCartkg.